Clitocybaceae
Cooke's Toughshank: Best for Low Light
Collybia cookei
This is a fungal species that requires high humidity, a cool environment, and a substrate rich in organic matter for growth.
Every 3 days
Low light
10° - 22°C
70% - 95%
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What is Cooke's Toughshank?
Cooke's Toughshank (Collybia cookei) is a medium-care plant from the Clitocybaceae family. Collybia cookei, also known as the yellow sclerotium collybia, is a small fungal species recognizable by its characteristic yellowish sclerotium (a persistent resting body). Its cap is whitish or cream-colored, and its gills are crowded. It often appears on the remains of other fungi or heavily deca...
Cooke's Toughshank grows up to 5cm, spread of 2cm, watering every 3 days, 10°C – 22°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Cooke's Toughshank is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Cooke's Toughshank?
TLDR: Cooke's Toughshank needs Low light, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 10-22°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Cooke's Toughshank?
Never allow the substrate to dry out; constant dampness is essential.
How Much Light Does Cooke's Toughshank Need?
Avoid direct sunlight; shaded, forest-like light conditions are ideal.
What Is the Best Soil for Cooke's Toughshank?
The fungus needs decaying plant matter or the remains of other fungi for nutrient uptake.
What Pot Should You Use for Cooke's Toughshank?
A terrarium filled with natural forest litter or shaded garden soil.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Cooke's Toughshank and Where Does It Come From?
Collybia cookei, also known as the yellow sclerotium collybia, is a small fungal species recognizable by its characteristic yellowish sclerotium (a persistent resting body). Its cap is whitish or cream-colored, and its gills are crowded. It often appears on the remains of other fungi or heavily decayed wood in humus-rich forest soils.
How to Propagate Cooke's Toughshank?
Spore Dispersal
- Sterility is key to avoiding mold contamination.
- Use rainwater for misting.
- 1 Collecting Spore Samples
Place a mature mushroom cap on a clean piece of paper to create a spore print.
- 2 Substrate Preparation
Prepare a sterilized, moist soil mixture rich in organic matter.
- 3 Inoculation
Scatter the spores onto the substrate and maintain constantly high humidity.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Cooke's Toughshank Grow?
TLDR: Cooke's Toughshank can reach up to 5cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
5cm
Spread
2cm
Growth rate
Fast
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
It symbolizes forest renewal and the importance of decomposition processes.
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